I agree with
Kyle Grier and believe that something should be done by the government to make
it more difficult to obtain a gun. A gun is an object that is supposed to be
used as a helpful tool, but just like cars, if they are not used properly and
for the right reasons, they could turn into an extremely dangerous weapon that
could kill a large sum at people once.
I also agree that it is too easy to
access a gun. According to the article, about 40% of gun sales occur without
background checks. What if 40% of drivers on the road didn’t have a license?
I believe using a gun should be treated just
like using a car; one would have to go through classes and through a process in
order to receive documentation that allows them to legally use a gun, so if
someone really wanted to obtain a gun, they would willingly go through a long
process and examination in order to do so.
I know that the regulation of guns
is a touchy subject, but it is a subject that must be addressed. There are
people who believe guns should be totally outlawed, and people who believe that
strict regulation of guns is a violation of one’s Second Amendment rights. A
medium needs to be found between these two groups of people. There have been
several massacres that have occurred because a mentally-ill person got a hold
of a gun, but at the same time, there have been occasions when a person’s life was
saved because they were able to defend themselves with a gun. Considering the
amount of gun-related issues the country has had recently, politicians
should take this issue seriously and find a solution to this very important
problem.
